Dating ashford spinning wheels

Posted on by Vaughn

I replaced the drive band, sewing the join, and made sure it was only JUST tight enough not to slip. Use the instructions in the kit to replace the old brake band. The older wheels had only that one speed groove in it. It has such a larger circumference to the whorl that it takes up a lot more of the length of the drive cord. Once the high speed with 3 ratios became available, I added it and am glad I did.

I haven't tried the new ratios yet, but my spinning is easier and faster and I treadle less than half as much.

Spinning Wheel Speed Dating

But a friend was over with her Traditional and jumbo flyer unit. I could probably throw it halfway across the yard, and the wheel would probably still be in true. Now, sit at the wheel with no yarn threaded in it and just practice treadling. So I took the spinning wheel to a local carpenter who has worked on a few spinning wheels. Does anyone have "detailed instructions" on how to do it? However, I have added the double treadle, which I love, and am often using the lace flyer which I love for fine spinning. The spindle I do with vaseline.